''The Sky'' was a magazine for
amateur astronomers
An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.
History
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published between 1935 and 1941. It was the successor to a monthly bulletin called ''
The Amateur Astronomer'', which was published by the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) of New York City, and a precursor to ''
Sky & Telescope
''Sky & Telescope'' (''S&T'') is a monthly magazine covering all aspects of amateur and professional astronomy, including what to see in the sky tonight and new findings in astronomy. Other topics covered include:
*observing guides for planets, ...
'' before merging with ''
The Telescope''.
See also
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Amateur astronomy
Amateur astronomy is a hobby where participants enjoy observing or imaging celestial objects in the sky using the Naked eye, unaided eye, binoculars, or telescopes. Even though scientific research may not be their primary goal, some amateur astr ...
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Amateur astronomy
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Astronomy magazines
Magazines established in 1935
Magazines disestablished in 1941
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1935 establishments in the United States
1941 disestablishments in the United States
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